Fanatics Fest 2025: “Pros vs. Joes” Returns with $2M in Prizes, Grail Cards, and Wild Games

Fanatics Fest is back — and it’s bigger than ever. From June 20–22 at New York City's Javits Center, collectors and fans will gather for a weekend of high-energy competition, hobby exclusives, and celebrity-fueled madness. At the heart of it all? The return of “Pros vs. Joes” — where 50 fans take on 50 athletes and celebrities for over $2 million in prizes, including a LeBron James Topps Chrome Rookie Card PSA 10.

Fanatics Fest 2025 Essentials

• When: June 20–22, 2025
• Where: Javits Center, NYC
• What: Celebrity matchups, trading card events, game zones, breaking, hobby exclusives
• Prizes: $1M cash, Ferrari, LeBron RC PSA 10 (~$200K)
• Tickets: www.fanaticsfest.com

Who’s Competing?

The confirmed lineup includes:

• Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum
• Tyrese Haliburton, Saquon Barkley, Micah Parsons
• Kevin Hart, The Chainsmokers, Travis Scott, Lil Baby

What’s in the Game Zone?

• 🏀 Hobby Horse Hoops: Play HORSE while riding inflatable hobby horses
• 🏈 Gridiron Gauntlet: An NFL combine-style obstacle course
• ⚾ Home Run Derby VR: Virtual swing competition with prizes
• 🎥 Battle of the Breakers: Live hobby breaker contests & trivia
• 🧩 Card Quest: Scavenger hunt across the venue with prize redemptions

Hobby Heat: LeBron Chrome RC Prize

The third-place prize — a 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James Rookie Card PSA 10 — is one of the most iconic basketball grails in existence, valued near $200,000.

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What Collectors Should Watch

• Spikes in LeBron rookie prices leading into the event
• Fanatics Live tie-ins with live breaks & hobby merch
• Card features tied to featured athletes like Brady, Durant, and Stroud

Final Thoughts

With high stakes, hobby hype, and cultural crossover, Fanatics Fest 2025 is positioning itself as the Coachella of the Card World. For collectors, this is more than just a fan event — it’s the future of what the hobby can become.